Lynn, Martinez lead Cardinals over Diamondbacks 3-2

Sunday

Jul 30, 2017 at 6:11 PMJul 30, 2017 at 6:11 PM

Steve OverbeyThe Associated Press

ST. LOUIS — Lance Lynn made it clear he wants to stay in St. Louis. With his words — and his performance.

The subject of numerous trade rumors, Lynn threw six strong innings and Jose Martinez homered and drove in three runs as the Cardinals beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-2 Sunday for their fifth win in seven games.

Lynn (9-6) gave up two runs and four hits. He has allowed no more than two earned runs in each of his last six starts.

"I told you guys all along, I'm not going anywhere," Lynn said. "So, I'm not worried about anything. What's there to worry about? I don't control it."

Lynn retired the last eight batters he faced in improving to 5-0 lifetime against Arizona.

St. Louis manager Mike Matheny was impressed with Lynn's ability to push the speculation aside.

"I think you have to attribute that to his toughness," Matheny said. "You know he's been around a little while, and he's been around other people who have been through it."